Residents like to use this somewhat dilapidated local landmark as a kind of practical joke on tourists or others unfamiliar with this rural Washington County town of about 1,100. Read More
If any one place is emblematic of summer in Maine, it's Acadia National Park. Read More
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A Bangor city councilor who started the magazine Maine Seniors recently sold his publication to Reade Brower, the owner of six of Maine’s seven daily newspapers and weekly newspapers across much of the state. Read More
The nurses and some support staff at another Washington County hospital are clashing with management over the terms of a new contract they are negotiating. Read More
Two of Maine’s top three dispensers of opioid painkillers were pharmacies in Bangor between 2006 and 2012. Read More
If the president of the United States believes there is a threat to our national security that requires sustained military action, then he or she should be forced to seek approval from Congress Read More
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said he reviewed a new police investigation and determined that Kathryn Mayorga's claim can't be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Read More
A Maine warden has been charged with misdemeanor assault in connection with an incident Thursday at Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion. Read More
The Fickenschers were the first to try to sneak a badger by the front desk people. NOOooooooooo, I’m kidding. Noira, who is still trying to pronouce Fickenschers without growling, appears to be not all that impressed with the Duck of Justice. We get it. We want to thank Henry and… Read More
Kids need real wild things and experiences, as well as information. Read More
Summer is here. Children want to run around and play. But it’s important to know that children can get very hot very quickly and need help to stay hydrated — or know when it’s too hot to play outside. Read More
This summer will be one of learning and stretching and trying new things for my kids. But it will also be one of exploring and venturing out. Read More
